Internal Communications Specialist, Brand Communications

This is a Freelance Job

PMK• BNC's Portland Brand practice is seeking a dynamic Freelance Internal Communications Specialist to work on a top-tier, national brand account specializing in outdoor, apparel, and sportswear.  This will be a 2 to 3 month opportunity to work for a well-known brand in their office and be a part of their team supporting them on a daily basis. 

This individual will bring a verifiable track record in writing copy and leveraging social media to execute internal communication strategies.  This person has excellent people-management skills and has mastered the client/agency process. She/he will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the account and inspirational style to the team.

PMK• BNC is a strategic marketing and communications firm that specializes in Entertainment and popular culture. PMK• BNC represents many of the world's most prominent actors, actresses, directors, films, production companies, television properties, musicians, authors and content creators, as well as leading consumer brands and prestigious special events. The firm employs a staff of more than 300 professionals spanning offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. PMK• BNC thrives on being ahead of the curve and works with their clients to create ideas that build engaged audiences and connect with consumers through popular culture. PMK• BNC is a part of Momentum Worldwide and McCann Worldgroup within Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Clear understanding of top-tier, national consumer outerwear/sportswear brand
• Draft daily and weekly newsletters and keeping up with brand account's social media channels
• Work independently and collaboratively to create and execute communication strategies in a highly cross functional environment to ensure project outcomes align with company priorities and direction.
• Maintains a strong understanding of organization communication needs including structure and audience profiles to determine the appropriate channel, medium and distribution approach for communication.
• Lead the refinement, efficacy and efficiency of current internal communication programs which deliver important company news and information to employees at all levels of the enterprise.
• Maintain supply of client-related materials and documents
• Implement successful internal communication plans and provide direction and guidance to account team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with clients
• Read daily, weekly, monthly and online publications to identify client-relevant media coverage, including competitive market and industry information
• Prepare clip reports and summaries as needed

Requirements:    
• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related experience with writing/editing emphasis.
• 4-6 years of large agency/client experience is a must
• Excellent writing skills are required
• Deep understanding and familiarity with social media usage, Facebook, Instagram
• Exceptional judgment when working with media, team members, client contacts and vendors
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment.
• Experience engaging mid- to senior-level clients
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; PowerPoint and Outlook is a must
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills are a must

PMK• BNC is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D